I did 35 yesterday with my two young son in-laws. They are like race horses compared to my 60 year old body but I push hard and keep up.
One overshot a turn and went into the grass then crashed right in front of me trying to get back on the cement. I went flying and hit hard. Thought I broke my shoulder and my bike ( worse!)
Ended up all were okay except some blood and big bruises. I’m sore though.
Today I’m swimming a mile then immediately taking the bike for 20 just to get some soreness out.
Truly impressive. I swim forty strokes. Then another forty and float on my back. Then maybe again.
I been riding a few years and been lucky so far but I don't really do high speed.
Most of my rides are purely leisurely.
I ride a good distance and then stop at a nice place to eat bananas or a sandwich. Lay on the beach/swim, listen to a
podcast or read my
kindle (next up).
I don't like to be on wet roads if I can avoid it, especially Autumn with the leaves on the ground.
Thanks for the update and glad everyone turned out mostly OK.